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Australian State Bans LGBT Conversion Therapy

The law bans conversion that changes or suppresses the sexual orientation or gender identity of individuals.
Australian State Bans LGBT Conversion Therapy
Symbols indicating male and female are seen in Perth, Western Australia, on March 16, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
3/22/2024|Updated: 3/22/2024
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The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has banned LGBT conversion therapy following a marathon overnight session of Parliament.

The Conversion Practices Ban Bill 2024 (pdf) officially bans attempts to change or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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